Miniature rose plant named ‘POULhi013’

ABSTRACT

A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, orange flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Botanical classification: Rosa hybrida.

Variety denomination: ‘POULhi013’.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention constitutes a new and distinct variety ofminiature rose plant which originated from a controlled crossing betweenthe female parent Mandy Kordana, non-patented, and the male parent‘KORkelvia’ described and illustrated in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,232issued on Feb. 22, 2000. The two parents were crossed and the resultingseeds were planted in a controlled environment. The new variety is named‘POULhi013’.

The new rose may be distinguished from its seed parent, Mandy Kordana,by the following combination of characteristics:

1. Whereas the general tonality of Mandy Kordana is Red Group 40A,‘POULhi013’ is Red Group 33B.

2. Whereas Mandy Kordana has a tall growth habit, ‘POULhi013’ has a verycompact growth habit.

The new variety may be distinguished from its pollen parent, ‘KORklevia’by the following combination of characteristics:

1. ‘KORklevia’ has 25 to 30 petals, where ‘POULhi013’ has 60 to 70petals.

2. Upper surface of interior petals on ‘KORklevia’ are Yellow Group 16Cwhile the same on ‘POULhi013’ are Orange-Red Group 33B.

3. Bud color is Orange-White Group 159C on ‘KORklevia’ while Red Group41A on ‘POULhi013’.

The objective of the hybridization of this rose variety for commercialculture was to create a new and distinct variety with unique qualities,such as:

1. Uniform and abundant orange flowers;

2. Vigorous and compact growth;

3. Year-round flowering under glasshouse conditions;

4. Suitability for production from softwood cuttings in pots;

5. Durable flowers and foliage which make a variety suitable fordistribution in the floral industry.

This combination of qualities is not present in previously availablecommercial cultivars of this type and distinguish ‘POULhi013’ from allother varieties of which we are aware.

As part of their rose development program, L. Pernille Olesen and MogensN. Olesen germinated the seeds from the aforementioned hybridization andconducted evaluations on the resulting seedlings in a controlledenvironment in Fredensborg, Denmark.

‘POULhi013’ was selected by the inventors as a single plant from theprogeny of the hybridization work done in June 1998.

Asexual reproduction of ‘POULhi013’ by cuttings and traditional buddingwas first done by L. Pernille and Mogens N. Olesen in their nursery inFredensborg, Denmark in July 1999. This initial and other subsequentpropagations conducted in controlled environments have demonstrated thatthe characteristics of ‘POULhi013’ are true to type and are transmittedfrom one generation to the next.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The accompanying color illustration shows as true as is reasonablypossible to obtain in color photographs of this type, the typicalcharacteristics of the buds, flowers, leaves, and stems of ‘POULhi013’.Specifically illustrated in FIG. 1:

FIG. 1.1; Stem showing branching and the attachment of leaves, buds,peduncle and open flower;

FIG. 1.2; Flower bud, partially opened bud, and open bloom;

FIG. 1.3; Flower petals, detached;

FIG. 1.4; Sepals, receptacle, and pedicel;

FIG. 1.5; Juvenile growth exhibiting Anthocyanin, juvenile flower budand leaves and mature leaves.

FIG. 1.6; Bare stem exhibiting thorn.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY

The following is a description of ‘POULhi013’, as observed in its growthin glasshouse in Burlington, Canada in 15 cm diameter pots. Observedplants are 10 weeks of age. Color references are made using The RoyalHorticultural Society (London, England) Colour Chart, 1995, except wherecommon terms of color are used.

For a comparison, several physical characteristics of the rose variety‘POULobe’, a rose variety from the same inventors described andillustrated in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,728 issued on Dec. 22, 1998, arecompared to ‘POULhi013’ in Chart 1.

CHART 1 ‘POULhi013’ ‘POULobe’ Petal Count 60 to 70 petals. 35 to 40petals. Petal Color, Red Group 41B to Reg Group 44B. upper side ofOrange Red Group 33B outer petals. to 33D. Filament Yellow Group 6A PaleGreen to color White

FLOWER AND FLOWER BUD

Blooming habit: Continuous.

Flower bud:

Size.—Upon opening, 20 mm-22 mm in length from base of receptacle to endof bud. Bud diameter is 12 mm.

Bud form.—Pointed ovoid.

Bud color.—As sepals unfold, Red Group 41A. At ¼ opening, Red Group 43B.

Sepals.—Yellow Green Group 146B in color. Weak foliaceous appendages onthree of the five sepals. Surfaces of sepals are weakly pubescent.Stipitate glands are scant in quantity. Shape: Sepal apex is cirrose.Base is flat at union with receptacle. Size: 32 mm long×7 mm wide.

Receptacle.—Surface: Pubescent. Shape: Funnel to Urn-Shaped. Size: 6 mm(h)×6 mm (w). Color: Yellow Green Group 144A.

Peduncle.—Surface: Stipitate glands present in medium quantity. Surfaceis lightly pubescent. Length: 55 to 60 mm average length. Color: YellowGreen Group 144A. No anthocyanin observed. Strength: Rigid.

Borne.—Singly.

Flower bloom:

Fragrance.—Light floral fragrance.

Duration.—As a pot plant, flowers last from 10 to 13 days.

Size.—Average flower diameter is 40 mm when open. Flower depth is 25 mm.

Form.—Shape of flower when viewed from the side: Upon opening, upperpart: Flat. Upon opening, lower part: Flattened convex. Open flower,upper part: Flat. Open flower, lower part: Flattened convex.

Petalage.—Average range: 60 to 70 petals under normal conditions with 12petaloids.

Color:

Upon opening, petals.—Outermost petals: Outer Side is Red Group 39A atthe marginal and middle petal zones, with intonations of Red Group 35Cat the middle zone. Inner Side is Red Group 41B with intonations of RedGroup 41C streaking from the basal zone in a radial pattern. Innermostpetals: Outer Side is Red Group 39A to Red Group 40A with intonations ofRed Group 35C at the middle zone. Inner Side is Orange Red Group 33Bwith light intonations of Red Group 33C at the middle zone.

Upon opening, basal petal spots.—Outermost petals: Outer Side is YellowGroup 4C. Inner Side is Yellow Group 4A. Innermost petals: Outer Side isYellow Group 4A to 4C. Inner Side is Yellow Group 4B to 5B.

After opening, petals.—Outermost petals: Outer Side is Red Group 39A to41A with intonations of Red 39B to 39C. Inner Side: Red Group 41B toOrange-Red Group 33B with intonations of Orange-Red Group 33D. Innermostpetals: Outer Side is Red Group 39A to 41A with intonations of Red 39Bto 39C. Inner Side: Red Group 41B to Orange-Red Group 33B withintonations of Orange-Red Group 33D.

After opening, basal petal spots.—Outermost petals: Outer Side is YellowGroup 4A to 4C. Inner Side is Yellow Group 4A. Innermost petals: OuterSide is Yellow Group 4A to 4C. Inner Side is Yellow Group 4A.

General tonality: On open flower the general tonality is Orange-RedGroup 33B. No change in the general tonality observed after the flowerhas aged.

Petals:

Petal reflex.—Petals reflex slightly.

Petal edge.—Entire.

Shape.—The apex is round with a point at the center. The base is Acute.

Size.—28 mm in length by 28 mm wide.

Petaloids.—Quantity: 10 to 15 average. Size: 15 mm long; 5 mm wide.Color: Outer Side is Red Group 39A to 41A with intonations of Red 39B to39C. Inner Side: Red Group 41B to Orange-Red Group 33B with intonationsof Orange-Red Group 33D.

Thickness.—Petals are of thick substance.

Texture.—Smooth.

Arrangement.—Formal.

Reproductive organs:

Pistils.—Length: 8 mm long. Quantity: 25.

Pollen.—None observed.

Anthers.—Size: 2 mm long. Color: Yellow Group 6A. Quantity: 38.

Filaments.—Color: Yellow Group 6A. Length: 5 mm.

Stigmas.—Slightly superior in location to anthers. Color: Greyed-OrangeGroup 168D.

Styles.—Color: Yellow Green Group 149D with intonations of Red Group39A.

Seed formation.—Seeds not observed due to the method of culture.

PLANT

Plant growth: Vigorous, compact, upright to bushy. When grown as a 12-15cm pot plant, the average height of the plant itself is 25 cm and theaverage width is 18 cm.

Stems:

Color.—Young wood: Yellow Green Group 146A. Older wood: Yellow GreenGroup 146A. Internodal Distance: 40 mm.

Surface.—Young wood: Smooth. Older wood: Smooth.

Prickles.—Incidence: 5 per 10 cm of stem. Size: Average length: 5 mm.Color: Greyed-Yellow Group 160C. Shape: Linear.

Plant foliage: Normal number of leaflets on normal leaves in middle ofthe stem: 7 leaflets.

Compound leaf size.—95 mm (l)×70 mm (w).

Quantity.—Each stem exhibits an average occurrence of 7 compound leaves.

Color.—Mature foliage: Upper Leaf Surface: Green Group 137A. Lower LeafSurface: Green Group 138B. Juvenile foliage: Upper Leaf Surface: GreenGroup 139A. Lower Leaf Surface: Green Group 138B. Anthocyaninintonation: Location: On plants grown under high light conditions, leafmargins on developing leaves may exhibit intonations of Greyed-PurpleGroup 183A.

Plant leaves and leaflets:

Stipules.—Size: 7 mm in length. Color: Green Group 137B. Stipitateglands: Present in medium quantity.

Petiole.—Length: 18 mm. Color: Yellow-Green Group 144A. Underneath:Prickles, stipitate glands, and pubescense are characteristic.

Rachis.—Length: 30 mm. Color: Yellow-Green Group 144A. Underneath:Prickles, stipitate glands, and pubescense are characteristic.Anthocyanin: Greyed-Purple Group 183A where leaf attaches to the stem.

Leaflet.—Size of terminal leaflet: 43 mm long×30 mm wide. Edge:Serrated. Shape: Base is rounded. Apex is acute. Texture: Smooth.Arrangement: Odd pinnate. Venation: Reticulate. Leaf Gloss: Mattefinish.

Disease resistance:

Average resistance to mildew, black spot, and Botrytis under normalgrowing conditions in Burlington, Canada.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of theminiature class, substantially as herein illustrated and described as adistinct and novel rose variety due to its abundant, orange flowers,vigorous growth, compact habit, suitability for production from softwoodcuttings in pots, and durable flowers and foliage which make the varietysuitable for distribution in the floral industry.